Breast Reduction Considerations Newport Beach

Important Considerations

Weight gain or loss is something that you should discuss with Dr. Agha at your original consultation and before your surgery. Generally, if you are planning on losing weight you should do so prior to the procedure. If you have your breasts reduced and then lose weight, you may find that they are significantly smaller than you had previously intended. On the other hand, if you have your breasts reduced and then experience weight gain, you may find your breasts increasing in size. Whatever the situation, it is important that your weight be stable (as much as possible) before your breast reduction.

Breast feeding after Breast Reduction

Many women are concerned that they may not be able to breastfeed after having had breast reduction surgery. Most pedicle techniques show positive results, with most patients able to produce breast milk afterward.

Nipple Areola Sensation after Breast Reduction

Following breast reduction, about 13% percent of women report some loss of nipple sensation. This loss may be permanent. In other cases, sensation will slowly return (at least partially) in the 6-12 months after surgery.

Breast Cancer Risks after Breast Reduction

Recent studies have reported a lower risk of breast cancer after breast reduction surgery. This seems to be especially the case in women who are over 40 years old at the time of surgery. Risk of cancer reduction was 28 to 50 percent and thought to be due to the removal of breast tissue itself. There was no reduction noted for women having the surgery before the age of 40. However, bear in mind that these studies are preliminary and that breast reduction should not be performed for cancer prevention reasons. How such surgery will affect your cancer risk should be discussed with Dr. Agha. All women should continue to do monthly breast exams following breast reduction. Women over 40 should also have regular mammograms.